The first Sacramento Sustainability Forum of 2010 will feature two dynamic speakers covering the recent climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the effects of product stewardship policy for California. Larry Greene, the executive director of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, will report on developments at the COP15, the United Nations’ climate change conference that took place in December in Copenhagen. Heidi Sanborn, an independent consultant and executive director of the California Product Stewardship Council, will cover product stewardship policy and the implications for consumers and businesses in California. Jacob Grissom, one of the founder

Flanked by towering racks of wine barrels, and with the sweet smell of yeast in the air, close to 55 area citizens gathered at RailBridge Cellars on North 16th Street for the second gathering of the Sacramento Sustainability Forum (SSF) last Thursday evening. Winemaker Jon Affonzo opened his doors and donated his facility to host the monthly forum established to connect businesses, non-profit organizations, government, and interested individuals for the purpose of promoting sustainability in the Sacramento region. It was a memorable day for Affonzo, in addition to playing host, his second daughter was born early that morning. “I pretty much pulled an all-nighter last night,” Affonzo said